Central West End in St. Louis, Missouri — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)
Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne
1769 - 1852
Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, November 25, 2023
1. Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Marker
A native of Grenoble and child of the French Revolution, Philippine was attracted to a life of prayer, but also filled with longing to bring God's love to the New World. With great-hearted courage she became a woman of the American frontier in 1818, opening schools and orphanages while struggling with how best to serve every person she met, including Native American and enslaved people. Because of her missionary zeal, the Society of the Sacred Heart has spread to more than 40 countries across the world.
Let her spirit speak to you of the frontiers that call to your heart and God's grace that supports your response.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Religion & Religious Structures • Women. A significant historical year for this entry is 1818.
Location. 38° 38.553′ N, 90° 15.31′ W. Marker is in St. Louis, Missouri. It is in Central West End. It can be reached from Lindell Boulevard west of North Newstead Avenue, on the right when traveling west. The marker is on the grounds of the Cathedral Basilica of St. Louis. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4431 Lindell Blvd, Saint Louis MO 63108, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest, in the Lewis & Clark Corridor, in the Corn Belt, and in the Great River Road Region. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Antebellum South.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: In Memory of Delphine Madill (a few steps from this marker); Cathedral Chapel
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Photographed by Darren Jefferson Clay, November 25, 2023
2. Saint Rose Philippine Duchesne Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 9, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 27, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. This page has been viewed 220 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 8, 2023, by Darren Jefferson Clay of Duluth, Georgia. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
